Fall Season Updates

Genrac offers advice on

Lost refrigerated and frozen goods. The USDA recommends throwing away refrigerated foods stored for more than two hours at over 40 degrees Fahrenheit, because refrigerators and freezers can't stay cold without electricity. For a family with a full-stocked freezer and fridge, that means a loss of at least $200 in tossed food.

Damage to your home. Without power, sump pumps can't run, putting homes at risk for flooding, and fans and dehumidifiers can't operate to help dry out a wet basement. A power outage during a severe storm can destroy basements and pose significant hazards to homeowners. Basic costs to pump out and thoroughly dry a basement lightly flooded with clean water can start between $500-$1,500and increase to $2,000-$10,000. But a flooded basement can be prevented, even during the most severe storms, with a home backup generator.

Expenses from staying at a hotel or eating out. If you don't have heat or running water, you might have to move the family into a hotel for a night or two. Add restaurant tabs to that and you've lost another couple hundred dollars.

Additional costs for short-term goods. If you choose to remain in your home, you will need to invest in batteries for radios and flashlights, coolers to store food, and ice to keep that food cold. Incidental costs can range from $200 to $500.

Loss of income. Depending upon the impact on your home and family, you might have to spend a few days away from work. If you work from home, you stand to potentially lose your entire income during a power outage.

Outdoor Living

Don't just cook in the
kitchen, try using a gas grill or fireplace outside.

Cooking outside with gas
grills and or fire places allow you enjoy the convenience of indoors outdoors right on your
patio. On chilly nights you can

invite everyone to join.

Family, friends,
neighbors, and even the day’s hosts are guaranteed to appreciate the fine comfort and style of
these conveniences. Whether it is

horsd’oeuvres or fully
prepared dinner of steak, and grilled vegetables in

can be easily prepared in a
sleek, fully equipped outdoor kitchen while

effortlessly entertaining
guests.

Gas Grill

According to Consumer reports gas grills tests
indicate that it isn't necessary
to spend a great
deal to enjoy the comfort of easy living in your backyard in
fact their tests
"show that a higher price tag doesn't guarantee better grilling.
Many lower-priced gas
grills have at least some stainless trim, along with side
burners and other perks
once found only on the priciest gas grills."